Information Integration Specialist

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 10 month, Exempt

Sandy Spring Friends School seeks a technology and information integration specialist who will serve as part of a team responsible for the use of information and information technology across its PK-12 academic program. At Sandy Spring Friends School, information integration work covers a range of library and technology integration responsibilities, delivered by a team of Information Integration Specialists, including this position.

The Sandy Spring Friends School is eager to consider applicants from underrepresented groups.

Essential Job Functions: The Information Integration Specialist supports teaching faculty and student support staff, in their roles to deliver a high quality educational experience for Sandy Spring Friends students, through effective and creative use of information technology. This will involve daily work collaborating with teachers and students in classrooms, participating in library services work, promoting media literacy, and collaborating with Information Integration team members to maintain and improve information integration across the School. Information Integration Specialists report to the Director of Information Integration.

Physical Requirements: Extensive desk work, primarily computer time as well as mobility around the entire campus including walking and managing stairs. Bending and moving up and down (at times in tight spaces) to access and manipulate computer software and hardware. Ability to load, move, unpack and install equipment, books, other print material, and related equipment which can be heavy.

Knowledge and Skill Set Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a degree in technology integration, library or media sciences, or a closely related field. Candidates should be able to describe significant work experience assisting teachers with integrating technology into their classroom teaching as well as experience with library operations. A collaborative approach and outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. Candidates should be skilled at making technical subjects accessible to those without technical training. Classroom teaching experience in an independent PK-12 school is highly desirable.

Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.